Police, community and calendar briefs for April 22, 2013

Published: Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 10:30 p.m.

Last Modified: Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 7:42 p.m.

A man who ignited a large burn pile on Sunday received second-degree burns over 40 percent of his body when his clothes caught fire, Marion County fire officials said.

The incident occurred in Fort McCoy, 13200 NW 98th St., when the man — whose name was not released Sunday — poured gasoline on a burn pile, according to Marion County Fire Rescue spokeswoman Jessica Greene.

When the middle-aged man lit the fire, his clothes ignited, she said. Someone who was with him at the time of the incident called 911.

The injured man was airlifted to Shands at the University of Florida in Gainesville in serious condition.

COMMUNITY

Navy schedules live ordnance practice

Navy training schedules indicate live bombing will take place for intermittent periods of time at the Pinecastle Range Complex in the Ocala National Forest from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday and Wednesday. For noise complaints, call 1-800-874-5059.

Volunteer readers sought for Ag Literacy

Volunteer readers are needed for Marion County Farm Bureau’s annual Ag Literacy Day, which will be held April 30. More than 175 teachers requested readers for their classes.

For more information or to volunteer, call Christine Damron at 427-3034 or email cbdamron1@gmail.com.

Host families sought for exchange students

The ASSE International Student exchange program is looking for local families to host exchange students 15 to 18 years of age who will be here for the 2013/14 high school year.

For more information, call Joan Soderqvist at 382-4485.

Senior Services plans menu for the week

The following meals will be provided by Marion Senior Services, 1101 SW 20th Court, Ocala. Lunches will be delivered by Meals on Wheels; dinners will be provided at Marion Senior Services. For more information, call 620-3501.